Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Four Weeks Old
This past week Drew rolled over in his bassinette, went shopping at the mall, had his picture taken professionally with his Mom and Grandma, entertained himself for several minutes at a time, held his head up more, visited the WW1 museum, hung with and was fed by Daddy a couple times...he also met his NeNe and Poppa (paternal grandparents) this week. They are all enjoying lots of hugs and kisses and spending time together.
Grandma went home on Monday and we're missing her. It was fun having her around and watching her and Drew get to know each other, not to mention the help she gave us around the house. We've been spoiled by her!
We celebrate Thanksgiving again on Friday when Jen, Jeff and Spenser arrive (Drew's aunt, uncle and cousin). We have lots to be thankful for this year!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Three weeks old
Drew is so cute! I can't help but plant kisses on him. I really can't wait to see that first smile that is in response to me (and not just gas!) and really get to know him and see how his personality emerges. Some cute things that he does so far are how he stretches after eating...he throws his head back and scrunches his face and purses his lips and seems completely satiated.
He spends a majority of the time sleeping still, but when he's awake he spends lots of time looking around and absorbing his new world. He especially likes to look at the light coming in through the blinds or the shadows on the wall. He loves to be held and likes to lay belly to belly with me or Grandma. He will entertain himself here and there for a few minutes by 'playing' in the activity gym.
He coos lots, while he's eating, when he's finished, while he's sitting in the car seat, when he's looking around...sometimes while he's eating he will give some throaty baby grunts that seem to convey complete satisfaction.
Some firsts this past week were a first card from his Auntie Brooke for Thanksgiving, first week away from Daddy (which neither of us has enjoyed), first time meeting our cousins Jerry and Renae, and his first Thanksgiving Dinner (we celebrated a week early with Brooke and David who were in town).
Grandma has been visiting with us since the 4th. Her help around the house and with Drew has been invaluable!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Two Weeks Old
He has started tracking things with his eyes: an IQube with black and white images is one thing he likes to look at and he likes to hang out in his 'activity gym'. He also turned on his side all by himself while hanging out there! We can almost see the synapses forming.
Yesterday we went for a walk down in Parkville by the river and he also met his Auntie Brooke and Grandpa David. Today, his umbilical cord stump fell off---another milestone come and gone already.
Andrew and I can't help but be very proud and excited about our little one. He's brought lots of joy and happiness to our lives already!
